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My 28-37 run. Not the greatest picture, but the only one I have before being tucked away. This is the type of thing that makes me miss the days when this thread was more active. What a fantastic group-shot. (thumbs u Any stories behind the "why" and "how" you landed all of those? All these books have either been owned by George(1KOKO) or Rick(G.A tor). The first book I bought was the TEC 33. George had it in the forum sales, I debated, pondered and pulled the trigger. It was nearly not meant to be, I had just purchased a Mac and had the Caps on. When I emailed George I presented an offer earlier and was asking if we had a deal, the second pm was all in CAPS.... it really came across as I was yelling or demanding, George responded as expected. I looked back and sent an email explaining it was not my intention, and if he took it that way I apologized. George being the nice guy he is, brushed it off and we came to a deal. I was lucky to close a real estate deal during the year and as well receive commisions from my job. As I already contribute to my RRSP savings and watched the market collapse, I decided to take stab at the run. As mentioned all these books came from Rick and George, and they are awesome to work with. The allow time payments and are willing to work with you. With our Canadian dollar close to par with the US$ and with these books being offered to me, I couldn't say no. Having an awesome wife always helps as well. The only book that gave me stress in acquiring was the 28. It's an incredibly hard book to acquire unrestored. I know of a beautiful 5.5, but it was out of my price range at the time. A 3.5 came to auction on comic connect, I thought I had this book won, and was ready to celebrate when a snipe bid came in and extended the auction. 20 minutes later and several bid increments more the book was finally mine. I asked both Rick and George what they thought the going price would be,,,,,, both were dead on. If I find out they were the underbidder... well let's not go there Lastly, we have the grail of grails imo. TEC 27. Rick had one in SDCC 2009 and if not for a medical mishap, I'm convinced I had a good shot at landing it, probably would only have the 27 and 33 but I'm happy with this run. I just need to add a mid to high grade restored book at a reasonable price if that exists. And to conclude this is what makes collecting comics so great from Archies, to tranformers to GA... the thrill of the hunt and the overwhelming feeling of triumph when the run or series is complete.

My 28-37 run. Not the greatest picture, but the only one I have before being tucked away. way cool missing one book. Can you help me out

My Tec Run group shot.

My 28-37 run. Not the greatest picture, but the only one I have before being tucked away.

So that's where these copies ended up. I asked at SDCC and they said they were sold before the show Nice pick up!!!

(thumbs u not gonna post pictures of the run? oh, I am sure he will Nope, only when I get the last one, if a certain person would work with me

LAst one for my 28-37 run. Thanks to T3quilla and to Rick for bringing it to Chicago

Picked up in Chicago. Thanks to T3quilla.

Thanks Tom. As always a pleasure working with you. Can't wait till you complete that awesome ASM run. Look forward to future rounds of golf as well!!!!

Glad it arrived safe and sound, thanks for the quick payment and perfect transaction

Posted this in the TEC Thread and forgot to add it here. Finally off time payments. Special thanks to G.A tor for working with me on this.

Finally off Time payments. Special thanks to G.A tor.

Well after seven months of Time payments, I was able to pick this beauty up. It was great seeing G.A tor, 1Koko, Primetime,Darknight, Filter81 and everyone else I met at SDCC.

Rick, you and I both know that you have a Pre-Robin Tec or two stashed away in your collection... what about a tec 27 and a tec 31...would that count Let's see them

Can't do it. I need DR. money YOu coming to SDCC Nope it's too far to fly from the UK for a weekend trip We'll miss you. Might be coming to London late fall. I'll drop you a line.

Can't do it. I need DR. money YOu coming to SDCC

Here's my contribution. 31 and 34 are being picked up at SDCC. That leaves me with only 27, not sure how I'm going to do it, but we all need to dream!!!!

Well done sir. That's a collection to be proud of!!!

Kudos back to you Bryan. Thanks for the quick payment, glad you like it.

Very nice. I get my copy at SDCC. I can't wait!!!! I'll get to meet you Andre (finally) at SDCC and celebrate your 31 pick up (thumbs u Look forward to it (thumbs u

Very nice. I get my copy at SDCC. I can't wait!!!!

Awsome, just Awesome. Congrats on a job well done. Can't wait to see your whole run!!!!!!

Any chance you are open to adopting more children? Dan Too funny!!! You definitely get Father of the year award!!! Prevents any fighting when I'm gone. Figure this will be the AF15 of their generation. Here's to hoping!!!

Just won this on CLINK tonight. Really happy as now both kids have a 9.4 copy

Well done!!!!